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People often ask me what type of “used” car I recommend they buy, and I usually respond with a different question. “What is it you’re looking for?” Here's our recommendations...

For many of us, holiday travel is fast approaching. We’ll soon pack our cars, pour a thermos of coffee, download our audiobooks, and go the distance to spend time with our loved ones. Winter [...]

As some of you know, I write a piece for the Locals Guide. Most recently I wrote about the process of becoming a great technician. Much goes into being a professional. Skilled labor is a [...]

This customer came in with the symptom that the heat wasn’t working on the passenger side of the cabin. She also mentioned she’d smelled coolant a few times in the past. See how we handled it - [...]

Winter driving conditions can often spell disaster if not approached from an informed and prepared manor. See our Top 3 Tips For Winter Driving...

Did your grandpa always tell you to never let the fuel tank go below 1/4 full? Well, maybe he was right. These days, most cars have the fuel pump in the fuel tank. Some of us theorize the fuel [...]

Some people seem to be “cursed” when it comes to vehicles. At Ashland Automotive we like to think we can help. Here are a few tips to ensure your success:

I often have the labor-rate discussion with my customers. Most jobs require two hours or less of billable labor, equating to $20 of savings, assuming equal parts quality and cost. For a $300 job, [...]

Do you drive a stick (manual transmission)? Remember you’re using and wearing the clutch disc every time you step on the clutch pedal, so only depress the clutch pedal when shifting.

Always use your parking brake so the transmission/transaxle doesn’t need to hold the entire weight of your vehicle, even while on a seemingly flat surface. Apply the parking brake before taking [...]